Chad Williams won the Democratic primary for South Carolina Senate District 15 on Tuesday, taking 1,447 votes to Monika White’s 276 in unofficial returns reported by the York County Board of Voter Registration and Elections.
Williams captured 83.98 percent of the 1,723 ballots cast. White finished with 16.02 percent.
The result sets up a November general election between Williams and Republican James Burns for the seat, which is being filled through a special election.
Williams thanks voters
In a message posted to his campaign Facebook page after the results came in, Williams thanked York County voters and turned immediately to the general election.
“Thank you, York County, for your confidence in me in this primary election,” Williams wrote. “Together, we’ve built incredible momentum. Now we need you to stand with us, again, in November, as we continue moving forward.”
He closed the message with a line of thanks to supporters. Williams has campaigned under the slogan “Let’s Start Where We Agree.”
What comes next
Williams and Burns are scheduled to appear on the ballot in the general election, giving voters in the district their first head to head choice for the seat since the vacancy occurred. Results reported Tuesday night remain unofficial until certified by the county board of canvassers.
Senate District 15 covers portions of York County
Voters with questions about registration status, precinct assignments or absentee voting for the general election can contact the York County Board of Voter Registration and Elections.
Source: York County Board of Voter Registration and Elections unofficial results.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
